The Kind Mama: A Simple Guide to Supercharged Fertility, a Radiant Pregnancy, a Sweeter Birth, and…

Paperback | April 15, 2014

When did making babies get to be so hard? Infertility is on the rise globally, affecting as many as one in six couples. But instead of considering diet and lifestyle factors, doctors pump their patients full of expensive and invasive fertility treatments. Once pregnant, women just accept that carrying a baby will be the gassy, swollen, irritable, sleepless nightmare that has become the new normal-and then assume that new motherhood will be just as challenging, from breastfeeding woes to screaming fits.

It doesn't have to be that way. In The Kind Mama, Alicia Silverstone has created a comprehensive and practical guide empowering women to take charge of their fertility, pregnancy, and first 6 months with baby. Drawing on her own experience, as well as that of obstetricians, midwives, nutritionists, holistic health counselors, and others, Silverstone offers advice on getting one's "baby house" in order through nutrient-rocking foods that heal and nourish, and, once pregnant, gentle ways to boost comfort, energy, and health during each trimester. She helps readers navigate everything from prenatal testing and birth plans to successful breastfeeding and creating a supportive "baby nest." The result is an authoritative, one-stop guide that empowers women to trust their instincts during this vital milestone, while helping them embark on a healthy and more vibrant path to motherhood.

When did making babies get to be so hard? Infertility is on the rise globally, affecting as many as one in six couples. But instead of considering diet and lifestyle factors, doctors pump their patients full of expensive and invasive fertility treatments. Once pregnant, women just accept that carrying a baby will be the gassy, swollen,...

Alicia Silverstone is the bestselling author of The Kind Diet and founder of TheKindLife.com. Best known for her generation-defining turn in Clueless, she continues to work steadily in film, television, and theater. A dynamic and well-connected fixture in the acting, political, and scientific communities, she is a dedicated activist...

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Kimberly from
Great Book!Loved how this so differs from all the "scary" advice out there. It's wonderfully positive and descriptive. Very good purchase!

Date published: 2016-09-12

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Ana101 from
Great book if you're a hippy like me!This is a great book if you are wanting to go the all-natural, holistic, vegan, organic approach to raising healthy children. Albeit it's a bit extreme, so take what you can from it. I'm a big fan and big believer in this type of stuff though...

Date published: 2014-05-12

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Tanya from
Seriously?Just what every mother needs, another celeb telling them how to be the perfect mother. Right down to the beauty photo on the front page. Mothering for most is somewhere in between the horror described in the first paragraph and the zen beauty zone offered.

Date published: 2014-04-15

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Editorial Reviews

"The Kind Mama gives you the solid information you need for raising a healthy baby. Medically sound and engagingly written, this book will be on your bedside table as a trusted guide." -Neal D. Barnard, MD, Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine, George"I LOVE this book! It's chock-full of invaluable information for mamas, along with the most beautiful images. Kudos to Alicia Silverstone for sharing your story and the personal choices you've made for your family thus far. So Inspiring!" -Ricki Lake, producer of The Business of Being Born"A unique and positive statement about how wonderfully well pre-birth, pregnancy, birth, and child raising can be experienced. Not only do you need this book, but I needed this book." -From the foreword by Jay Gordon, MD, FAAP